Adrian Grenier Speaks About Global Water Crisis at Charity: Water Gala (Video)

In an exclusive interview, Adrian Grenier speaks to the global water crisis and why he supports charity: water. Video: Emma Grady

In New York City Monday night, actor and environmental activist Adrian Grenier hosted charity: water's annual ball to benefit the non-profit's global clean water projects.

The star-studded gala, attended by eco-model Summer Rayne Oakes, Mad Men's John Slattery, model Jessica Stam, and more, raised over $1 million in one evening, with 100% of all donations directly funding projects in the field.Charity: water founder Scott Harrison speaks to gala attendees. Photo: Emma Grady

Guests engaged with interactive and informative exhibits, including a Waterwalk which gave attendees an opportunity to see what it's like to carry two 40lb jerry cans of water a distance of 52 feet--a fraction of what some people in Africa might walk to gather enough water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking.

Summer Rayne Oakes, Adrian Grenier and many others participated in the Waterwalk, and each time charity: water sponsors donated $180 to the cause.

Images show the Bayaka, the people living in Jerusalem Village, in Central African Republic, who were the first to get clean water through charity: water's September Campaign. Photo: Emma GradyAdrian Grenier hosts charity: ball. Photo: Emma Grady

In conversation, Grenier spoke to how charity: water, with their interactive maps and GPS systems, is the charity of the future. He also stated that the easiest way to get involved is by visiting charity: water.